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Christians have a long standing argument about how they can be "saved". Catholics believe that good works are required for their ticket into Heaven, whereas Protestants believe that you can get in through faith in Christ alone. [for more information as it pertains to Christianity, see Justification]

Although Sikhi does not have a concept of "salvation", it certainly does have a goal in mind; to merge with Ik Onkar (whatever that may mean to you personally).

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I personally have no goal, I cannot share in the 'I'm doing this for xxx', I do whatever it is I do because its what I do, if anything like a goal, I suppose it would be that more facets of truth become natural, become me

I have no wish for salvation, that is not the nature of my relationship with Creator.

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From what I've been able to gather, good works and charity are worthwhile, but their benefit is minuscule when compared to the contemplation of the Naam. Perhaps their value might be as a stepping stone, for Gurbani also tells us that without virtue, there cannot be bhagti/devotional worship.

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Christians have a long standing argument about how they can be "saved". Catholics believe that good works are required for their ticket into Heaven, whereas Protestants believe that you can get in through faith in Christ alone. [for more information as it pertains to Christianity, see Justification]

Although Sikhi does not have a concept of "salvation", it certainly does have a goal in mind; to merge with Ik Onkar (whatever that may mean to you personally).

So, from the Sikh perspective, is "faith" alone good enough, or are "good works" essential, or both? Or something else.

Open for discussion.

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The only certain thing in life is that it will one day end. That knowledge is perhaps the defining feature of the human condition.

Like all living things, humans struggle to survive and unlike all other creatures, as far as we know, this is a struggle we are bound to lose. Not if you're a Sikh [ideological perspective as a system of belief] says Nanak.

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Catholics believe that a mix of good works and Grace are necessary for salvation, and good works are seen as a kind of "earning points" for a "heavenly reward."

Protestantism comes in varieties that cover the whole range from Catholicism to Born-Again christians.

Born-Again Christians, (a.k.a Evangelical, Charismatic, or Spirit-Lead Churches) are adamant that the Grace from Christ's atonement allows salvation as a "free gift" that you could not ever deserve. It is sinful to image that you have merited salvation. Good works are encouraged, but thought of as a response of gratefulness to God's Grace.

Mormons (an American Christian religion started by a prophet in the 1830's), like Catholics, believe in a mix of Grace and works. Their scripture says, "We are saved by Grace after all that we can do." Mormons have levels of heaven, so there is a difference between "salvation" and "exaltation". Virtually everyone will be "saved". (The only "hell" is "outer darkness".) "Exaltation" is "earned" but not as a reward for good works. Good works cultivate spiritual maturity. Exaltation (becoming like God) is a state of being that is attained through good works and the help of Grace.

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Catholics believe that a mix of good works and Grace are necessary for salvation, and good works are seen as a kind of "earning points" for a "heavenly reward."

Protestantism comes in varieties that cover the whole range from Catholicism to Born-Again christians.

Born-Again Christians, (a.k.a Evangelical, Charismatic, or Spirit-Lead Churches) are adamant that the Grace from Christ's atonement allows salvation as a "free gift" that you could not ever deserve. It is sinful to image that you have merited salvation. Good works are encouraged, but thought of as a response of gratefulness to God's Grace.

Mormons (an American Christian religion started by a prophet in the 1830's), like Catholics, believe in a mix of Grace and works. Their scripture says, "We are saved by Grace after all that we can do." Mormons have levels of heaven, so there is a difference between "salvation" and "exaltation". Virtually everyone will be "saved". (The only "hell" is "outer darkness".) "Exaltation" is "earned" but not as a reward for good works. Good works cultivate spiritual maturity. Exaltation (becoming like God) is a state of being that is attained through good works and the help of Grace.

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Your understanding is good and beautiful. Humankind's religious experience is good and beautiful, shapes humans in many ways, what is the point your trying to make ?

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